Mountain Bikers of Michaux

IMBA Alert

2012-02-15T19:04:00.003-05:00

If you're not on IMBA's lists (Or LAB, MORE, LHORBA, or you generally live under a piece of Michaux metabasalt), you may have missed this. Or this
I call it the least I can do for the larger effort.

if the shutter was at 1/125, I went down at 1/500

Saturday Morning Ride

2012-02-15T14:27:00.004-05:00

Anyone interested in a Saturday morning ride this weekend in or around Caledonia? Maybe start around 7 or 8am.

more MORE ride pics

2012-02-14T09:09:00.009-05:00

Larry's successful attempt:

Ron, the First, with big wheels and no travel:

The Second, with little wheels and mucho travel:

Out on Traverse on the original line:

2012-02-13T14:04:00.000-05:00

Tuesday night ride

2012-02-13T13:54:00.002-05:00

Just a shout out to anyone that wants to ride on Tuesday evening. I'm a definite as I went to the bike swap Sunday and I'll miss Thursday due to work. Don't want to turn into a marshmallow!

Who's with me?!! Happy to head north to Big Flat or Pine Grove if that makes it easier for anyone.

Scott H.

ergon grips?

2012-02-13T09:11:00.001-05:00

Is anyone using ergon grips? Are they worth it? Do they really help with wrist pain? Thanks.

Weather Report

2012-02-11T18:11:00.004-05:00

How much snow today?

RIDE

2012-02-10T08:21:00.002-05:00

Sunday will be at Caledonia. Ride time 9am. Need a ride leader, I'm going to the bike swap. Have fun and be safe.

Mooch's New Home

2012-02-10T07:48:00.000-05:00

THE MAN WHO LIVED ON HIS BIKE from Guillaume Blanchet on Vimeo.

Sunday Norchaux Ride with MORE

2012-02-10T07:35:00.003-05:00

Hey, All,

There is going to be a MORE contingent descending upon Laurel Lake on Sunday for a ride. Donna and I are going to join in the fun. There will probably be two groups at slightly different speeds and probably slightly different routes. Just confirmed meet time is around 9:30 but I will update here if that changes.

Click HERE for the ride post on the MORE forum. The ride finish will be down Vista, which is nice.

So, nutshell--Sunday, MORE, Laurel Lake, 9:30-ish, Vista finish.

Hope to see a few there!

Rays MTB Womens Weekend 2012

2012-02-09T15:47:00.002-05:00

The Weiser Hippie van is going - we are staying at a friend's house for the weekend, but the Holiday Inn nearby has a killer Ray's Mtb rate...I've been to this before and it is an awesome event. Email me or leave a comment if you are interesting in caravaning or hooking up with us! WiserW

RAYSMTB CLEVELAND WOMEN'S WEEKEND (WW) 2012
FRI. SAT. SUN. FEB. 17, 18, 19
FREE EVENT: WOMEN ONLY (FRIDAY)
PARK OPEN TO WOMEN RIDERS ONLY -- 9AM- 3PM, FRI. FEB. 17
SAT - SUN -- 1/2 PRICE FOR ALL WOMEN
WW SCHEDULE:

Thursday, Feb. 16
It's best to arrive Thursday night, doors open 8AM Friday
RAY'S HOTEL DEAL

Friday, Feb. 17
8AM……….…Doors open
9AM-12PM…..Women Only Ride and Coaching
12 PM…….….Lunch
1PM-4PM……Women Only Ride and Coaching
3PM……….…Park opens to the public
8PM………LET'S PARTY!!! (6th Floor Holiday Inn VIP LOUNGE)
Open to everyone. Doll yourself up
Cash bar, free snacks. Food available for purchase
Note: Male posses can ride the Troy Lee Rhythm Room

Saturday, Feb. 18
9AM-10PM……..Ride with the Pros

Sunday, Feb. 19
9AM-10PM……..Ride with the Pros

2012-02-08T19:30:00.004-05:00

In honor of paying my annual club dues on time without having to mooch cash from unsuspecting acquaintances, I've decided to get married.

Closest locale is in Charlotte, NC. I googled it. Google knows everything.

Anyone wanna join for my matrimonial roadtrip? There's good riding in them thar parts.

Thanks to 2011 Officers!

2012-02-05T18:31:00.002-05:00

Today's club meeting was pretty "lively" and I'm sure we can all agree that the 2011 officers deserve a big round of thanks for all their efforts on behalf of the club so.......

Thanks for stepping up and helping your club. Your efforts are appreciated!

Annual Meeting

2012-02-01T17:21:00.002-05:00

Just to clarify.... any interested cyclist is welcome to attend the annual MBM meeting this Sunday- but only paid members will be able to participate in the voting process. You can join up at the meeting.

RIDE

2012-01-31T22:01:00.002-05:00

Before the meeting we must ride so we can work up an appetite. Sunday will be at Mont Alto. Ride time 9am

2012 MBM MEETING!

2012-01-30T19:02:00.001-05:00

Here it is folks!
2012 Annual MBM members meeting!
Sunday Feb. 5th 2012 at 1:00pm at the Witter residence.
If you need directions please contact myself or Sue.

An email with directions was sent out to paid members today (Tuesday).

Tuesday Ride

2012-01-29T22:53:00.001-05:00

Bottom of Quarry Gap Rd. @ 6pm. Need directions? Post a comment!

SPOOGE IS CLEAN! THANKS TO ALL!

2012-01-28T15:14:00.002-05:00

Thanks to all who came out for the two Saturdays of work!
First Saturday 6 people(4 hours each) and today 9(3 hours each)! Spooge is now clean from the start (at the fence) to the end of the trail. It should be super sweet! ENJOY! Next project is Col. Whesling. Might try to get a connector up from alpaca?????

RIDE

2012-01-26T09:00:00.002-05:00

Sunday will be at Long Pine parking lot. I'm thinking up Lollipop, Camp Trails up to Big Flat back down and see what else we can do. Ride time 9am

Trail CLEAN UP AGAIN!

2012-01-24T16:31:00.003-05:00

Here we go again!
Spooge clean up!
Saturday Camp Penn in old forge MEETING AT 845am!
BRING YOUR RAKE!
COMMENT IF YOU CAN MAKE IT!

Tuesday Evening Snowride with or without Slowride

2012-01-23T19:52:00.003-05:00

The furnace of Pine Grove @ 6, then migrate to an alternate parking spot nearby so we don't get ticketed.

Sunday Ride Report

2012-01-22T20:43:00.004-05:00

The brave and intrepid set out through the crunchy snow for the weekly ride. We used the fire roads to gain altitude and then rode down the trails. Down 6, down lollipop, down Yellow and up the roads in between. The snow definitely made for some interesting downhilling. I was fortunate to get out front coming down lollipop and it was a lot like skiing in fresh powder.

Afterward we celebrated Mike D's birthday with his very own birthday brews. Too bad Mike wasn't there! Happy Birthday Mike! Sorry if the case Brad shows up with is a little short!

Here is the Cyclemeter link if you're interested: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/5daa/fcca/4e31/c8e9/Cyclemeter-MountainCycle-20120122-0857.kml

drop seatpost experience?

2012-01-18T22:42:00.003-05:00

I'm putting a drop seatpost on my ride this spring. Does anyone have any experience with the ones from Specialized, Rock Shox or Kind Shock that they can share here? Thanks.

RIDE

2012-01-18T08:20:00.002-05:00

Sunday will be at Caledonia. Ride time 9am. Not that it matters I won't be there so you have plenty of options to ride. Have fun be safe and don't forget the old farts and slower riders.
80% rule applies.

Looking for a enclosed trailer

2012-01-17T12:21:00.002-05:00

Does anyone have a 5x8 or 5x10 enclosed trailer they are interested in selling?

trail

2012-01-15T20:21:00.004-05:00

Hey birdman,

i clean out an old trail yesterday. I also clear the 2 trails going around the reseveror as well.

i Couldn't make the 8:30am trail work on saturday. Should make your night rides easier now.

BigE

Sunday Service

2012-01-15T14:48:00.007-05:00

"For I hail Draco, king of dragon men."

Good morning fellow single speeders, Sunday service is now in session. Reverend Mooch presiding.

It is not the number of worshippers in our church that matters, it is the quality of the single track upon which we roll that defines our character.

For it is here, amongst the pines and atop the protruding hoarfrost that we seek solace from the daily grind and find the true meaning of happiness.

It is upon these mountaintops that we proclaim our freedom and shout upon high, 'For I hail Draco, KING of dragon men!"

As we close our service for the day - one last ritual upon which we partake. Now go forth, and share the good word brothers and sisters.

RIDE

2012-01-13T09:07:00.003-05:00

Since we are doing some work at Mont Alto, we better ride the trails on Sunday. Sooooooo Mont Alto ride time 9am

Conservation Volunteers

2012-01-11T20:27:00.006-05:00

Last time I talked with DCNR in Fall, they wanted all trailworkers to sign up as Conservation Volunteers. Helps them, and helps us get counted in their statewide database. The club is signed up as an organization, and many members are as individuals.

Spooge trail clean up!

2012-01-11T17:46:00.003-05:00

Hello all!
This Saturday is the start to a rebirth of SPOOGE!
Meeting at camp Penn in old forge at 8:45 Saturday morning!
Come one come all! If we have enough people we might hit it from both sides!
Anyone have the trail tools or are they all at the pump track??
Bring a rake or hand saw!
Let me know if you can make it! THANKS!

Ten Little Indians

2012-01-11T07:20:00.001-05:00

Great ride last night
Beautiful evening
Thank you all!

Tuesday Ride

2012-01-09T10:50:00.002-05:00

Mud banks @ 6pm.
We would like to ride this Happy Hour trail I`ve been hearing about. Can anyone point us in the right direction or show up and lead?

Ride Repor

2012-01-08T20:49:00.003-05:00

Had a nice group of 11 this am with a kinda-cold start. Headed up Secret and everybody warmed-up quickly. Lost a few on Secret (80-20, ya know?) - hope you guys are still alive and reading this . . .
We then ventured onto Heaven or Hell - The trail was easy to follow, and some typical HorH hilarity ensued (Travis rode down the face and then Peetied through the leaves).
Down Park Trail and across behind the college we went with plans for some backwards asscrack (trail) . . .
By then we were 5 strong with some hurtin company, so we skipped it and went up lost creek and back down Secret - with a little bypass for Ho to acquaint his whole right side with sharp rocks.
All said we were around 20 miles on a beautiful day in the woods!

Spoooged

2012-01-07T20:18:00.002-05:00

Had a good ride from Old Forge > fire tower > Carumba > Heaven or Hell > Buckets > Four Logs, then it turned to crap after Colonel Wiestlings. Entered and exited the first deer fence, same with the second fence. Then could not find Spooge. Thought we were on it for awhile, then it petered out. Looked like something had been on there disturbing the leaves, but no trail to follow. Had to backtrack to the fence, and bail down the road.

Anyone ridden Spooge successfully lately?

RIDE

2012-01-06T21:40:00.000-05:00

Sunday will be at Caledonia. Ride time 9am

Last Call for the 2012 MBM Jersey!

2012-01-05T22:18:00.002-05:00

Hello all!
It's that time. Sunday is the deadline to order a jersey!
Sunday will be the last day with the fit kit also!
Any questions please contact me 717 four 0 four 342 seven!
Thanks to all of our sponsors for getting it done!
IF YOU HAVEN'T PAID PLEASE SEND A CHECK! THANKS!

1/7/12 Saturday afternoon ride

2012-01-03T23:04:00.002-05:00

The weather isn't looking too promising for sundays ride but saturday is a different story. It's supposed to be 50 degrees out! I plan on riding from the parking lot at Long Pine reservoir on milesburn road at 1pm, thinking about hitting yellow ridge, quarry gap, blue, breast, the bottom of abby, connecter, the old reservoir trail and climbing back up milesburn to the parking lot. Anyone who's interested in riding is welcome to join me, just post up a comment so I know who's all coming.

ANOTHER New Years Day ride

2012-01-01T16:07:00.003-05:00

For those of us that couldn't drag our sorry arses out of bed early enough to start at 9 due to the liquour and whores...

ANOTHER ride was enjoyed a wee bit later in Norchaux. Funny thing is we rode some of the same trails as the earlier ride (and now I know why I saw so many fresh bike tire tracks!) - but added in a bit of Seven and the rockalicous 'happy hour' to our loop.

Got rained on a bit right at the end of the ride, but enjoyed hot chowder, cold beer and summer sausage under a stand of hemlocks anyway afterwards.

Couldn't ask for a better January 1st in Michaux! Unless you're a skier....

New Years day ride

2012-01-01T16:00:00.003-05:00

Our fearless chief must have been hung over from too much liquor and whores and never showed up this morning, so after the 9 of us that showed up this morning rode in circles in the parking lot for 20 minutes trying to come up with a plan we finally headed out and hit 3 mile trail, jakes, tumbling run, deer bingo, rattlesnake ridge, corkscrew, stairway to heaven, creek, and few other trails. I think everyone that showed had a pretty good time on what was pretty nice day for January 1st. The ride concluded with cold beer, and deer bologna, what a great way to start off a new year! Thanks for everyone who showed up to kickoff another year of great MBM sunday rides.

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T19:23:00.002-05:00

Pretty much sums it up right here...

Hope to share a beer or two with you on the trail in 2012...

Fun Times At GOOD TA GO!

2011-12-29T13:25:00.004-05:00

Thanks to all who came out to Good Ta Go last night for the jersey fit!
What a fun time with Buds and Beer!
Fit kit is still available so please contact me to try thing on!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO TRY STUFF ON!

Hardtail wanted

2011-12-29T11:52:00.002-05:00

I'm looking for a medium sized hardtail in the $500-1000 price range for my friend, Lindsay. Lemme know what you have!

Chuck
cbuczesk@comcast.net

RIDE

2011-12-29T08:10:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year
Sunday will be at Big Flat
Ride time 9am
Stay home and stay sober so you can ride fresh on a new year
HaHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

FIT KIT IS IN!

2011-12-24T11:20:00.003-05:00

Hello all jersey order's! Hincapie fit kit is in!
Please contact me any time you are in Chambersburg to try them on! Four 0 Four 3427

We will have them for almost two weeks!

COME OUT TO OUR SPONSOR GOOD TA GO on Wednesday night from 6-8 to try on jersey's! Sizing is like a race jersey so I highly suggest trying them on! Confirm your size, drop off a check, and have a good ta go BEER!

2011-12-22T15:17:00.002-05:00

Grinch
this has happened a lot over the years in the 'Shed. Hope it's not a trend here.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE: A vehicle was broken into Dec. 10 while it was parked on Michaux Road within the state forest.

Pennsylvania State Police, Carlisle, said the front passenger side window was broken out of the vehicle belonging to David Miller of Middletown. His wallet and GPS device were reportedly stolen.

(Incident No. H02-2083327)

No Ride

2011-12-21T22:17:00.003-05:00

Hey Gang
No scheduled ride this Sunday. Santa will be dropping of some nice bike stuff for all those good little mountain bikers.
MERRY CHRISTMAS

Fisher Price

2011-12-16T21:01:00.002-05:00

Fork and Rear shock tuning

2011-12-15T17:15:00.002-05:00

Found a very good article on PUSH Industries! If you have a rear shock or a fork that needs rebuilt they are at the top of my list. It looks like they are at the top of Mountain Bike Actions list to! Check out the article: http://www.mbaction.com/Main/News/Product_Test_Push_Factory_Tuning_Service_4780.aspx

They are on Facebook too!

RIDE

2011-12-14T18:03:00.001-05:00

Sunday will be at Mont Alto.........Ride time 9am

Good ride

2011-12-11T15:11:00.004-05:00

'Twas a nice day for a ride, 'twasn't it?

Showed a newbie some of the wonders of the 'chaux this morning. Hope he comes back for an encore. The crusty snow cover was an unexpected and pleasant surprise.

Here's to hoping we see an inch or two of the freshy fresh on a night ride real soon...

RIDE

2011-12-08T14:53:00.000-05:00

Sunday will be at caledonia. Ride time 9am

Jersey Pre order!

2011-12-07T14:52:00.005-05:00

Hello all!

Jersey pre order is HERE! FIT KIT WILL BE COMING SOON! We are going to go with Hincapie jerseys Axis model.

If you would like to check it out: http://www.hincapie.com/custom/products/C100M12/

Jersey pre order is $40 each! Don't wait get your order in ASAP!

The picture below is about what the final jersey will look like might still get a few small tweaks depending what the artist at Hincapie says.

For PREORDER PLEASE EMAIL ME @ spencerxtrxtlx at yahoo dot com

THIS IS A JOKE PEOPLE

2011-12-03T12:22:00.003-05:00

Because mountain biking should be fun that's why.

29er FS Salsa Spearfish frame w/ some extras

2011-12-03T10:13:00.002-05:00

A friend of mine is looking to sell a two month old 29er FS Salsa Spearfish large/20" frame w/ some extras
$750 includes the frame, PF30 BB, Problem Solvers BB30 adapters, and a Salsa ProMoto 2 post. If interested let me know and I will get you in contact with him.

RIDE

2011-11-29T19:49:00.000-05:00

Sunday will be at the watershed. More details later this week!!

RIDE

2011-11-26T08:28:00.001-05:00

Sunday's ride will be at the Mud Banks. Ride time 9am.

Ride Today?? Saturday!

2011-11-26T07:15:00.003-05:00

Slowsky and I decided to do a ride today, Saturday, from the lot at the old Reservoir at the bottom of Milesburn. Ride time 3:30.
Bring your lights if you want to ride longer, or bail if you have no lights.
Be there . . . or don't be there.

Last minute jersey submission

2011-11-24T18:04:00.000-05:00

I did not have the time, resources, or cooperation to put together all of the ideas I was hoping to share with everyone before the deadline. Here's one that I think contains a mix of what most said they were looking for in a club jersey. Let us know what you think. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T17:08:00.002-05:00

Just taking time to say thank you for all the fun rides throughout the past year. I'm thankful that we have an awesome place to ride and we are so lucky that it is right in our backyard! I'm also thankful for my mechanic, best friend and husband, Brett--he keeps me rolling all the time!

Please be safe out there in the next few weeks or stick to night rides!

Looking forward, also, to a cool new jersey-thank you to everyone for all your efforts!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Donna Weiser

Jersey Submissions DUE Nov. 24th!

2011-11-23T10:02:00.003-05:00

As stated in prior posts jersey submissions are due Thursday night Nov. 24th at midnight! Late submissions will NOT be considered. I need them in jpg form please so they are easy to post to emails and the blog. Officers will vote the top 3 and membership will vote the winner! Hoping to have the membership vote start Monday night Nov. 28th! Any questions please post a comment, call, or email me! Thanks Josh

RIDE

2011-11-16T13:47:00.001-05:00

Sunday will be at Caledonia. Time to ride secert. I'm going to try and ride it thurs. am and see how clear it is and do what i can with my trusty hand saw. Sunday ride time 9am

Thursday

2011-11-15T07:10:00.001-05:00

Thursday`s ride @ Mont Alto will be bumped back a half hour to 5:30pm to allow some folks to be there on time.

Jersey Graphic and Logo Files

2011-11-14T08:12:00.002-05:00

Hey, everyone,

I've received club logo and sponsor logo files from Sue and from Morgan Styer. Mixed bag of stuff--.PDF, .AI, .JPG, etc. If anyone wants them to use, please let me know either here in a comment or via email.

The .AI formats are good for design work, if you have Adobe Illustrator or something similar.

Report Trail Work Hours

2011-11-11T18:12:00.003-05:00

All of the trail work hours from the Wildcat reroute have been neatly logged and sent to me by Brett. (BTW thanks Brett)
Other than that, I know that my records are not up to date.
I am urging anyone who has pulled any additional hours of trail work to please list them under a comment below.
Be sure to include your name, approximate dates and trail names or at least the area in which the trails are located.

Thanks, Howard

RIDE

2011-11-11T14:22:00.001-05:00

Sunday will be at Pine Grove. Meet at the furnace. Ride time 9am

Thursday Mont Alto Trail Work

2011-11-10T00:21:00.002-05:00

No rain Thursday evening.
I`ll be there @ 5pm, ready to work.
Anyone else?

Ride Report 11-6

2011-11-07T10:25:00.002-05:00

What a great turnout on a beautiful morning in Michaux.
We had 20 at the start from bigflat. After a mechanical-filled ride down new-wildcat and abby to the reservoir we ended up shedding a few. And yes, Mooch ended up submarining off breast after whacking his head on 'the' limb. Sue saw the whole thing -- totally jealous!
Climbed lollipop after picking up a newcomer (el pres), and descended camp and back up to the lot. 4 of us then continued and did 3mile and deerbingo and (after dennis blew past jakes) climbed 7, couldn't find happyhr, scared a dog, got yelled at, got flicked-off, rode creektrail, climbed bigflat atv.
Over 30 with more mechanicals than I care to recount.
Trails in good condition, with the exception of the middle of 7.

Trail Work a Must!!!

2011-11-03T22:53:00.003-04:00

Unfortunately folks, it`s time to leave the bikes at home and break out the trail tools.
I`ve ridden the past two evenings and our trails are a mess.
I wouldn`t even be interested in riding from Mont Alto again until the trails are cleared. We spent as much time bushwacking and clearing debris as we did riding tonight.
I propose that we pull a trail work session next Thursday evening, 5pm at Mont Alto. CHAINSAWS will be necessary along with loppers n such.
Mont Alto alone is going to take several work days to clean up and this is just the begining. We have an entire forest full of trails to clear. So, grab your tools, headlamps and beverages and be there next Thursday!

RIDE

2011-11-03T06:53:00.001-04:00

Sunday will be at Big Flat.. Ride time 9AM

Extra, Extra, This Week Only!

2011-10-30T20:52:00.003-04:00

How bout 2 night rides this week???
I know, a little crazy. I'm going to see Dana Carvey on Thurs, so how about Wed night at 6 from the Reservoir (is that what your plan was, Howard?).
I guess the Thurs will stay Mont Alto at 6.
So:
Wed, 6 at Reservoir
Thurs, 6 at Mont Alto
Got it??

RIDE

2011-10-26T16:20:00.002-04:00

Sunday
Ride will be at the Mud Banks. Ride time 9Am

Tuesday Night Ride from the Weiser's House

2011-10-24T10:00:00.003-04:00

Tuesday night looks like the best night of the week. I would like to start riding at 5:30 and ride for about 2ish hours.

Who's in?

Night ride photos

2011-10-22T09:44:00.006-04:00

Apparently I am a nocturnal MBM rider as I can't ever seem to make it to rides during the day. Luckily I made it out Thursday night for my first night ride of the season.

Me and four other like-minded fellows took advantage of the decent temps and the break in the rain to get in a good-natured and fun ride.

IPA's at the top before descending the techy sketch is always a good idea, right?

Left to right: CB aka "Mooch", Brian aka "Slow", Ho' aka "Faster than you", Scott aka "Huey-Hoff"; the man behind the camera - drw aka "Cosmo"

I always forget how fun it is to ride in the dark. Come on out and enjoy the fall temps.

Keefer's Ride on Sunday

2011-10-20T10:15:00.002-04:00

Anybody interested in joining me for this ride Sunday?
I thought I'd go and represent MBM - there has been a decision made by your officers to contribute $50 of MBM's fortune. Would anybody like to ride the skinnies with me?
Will be a little chilly at the start, but looks like the weather will be relatively nice. Let me know, I'd love some company.

Early Gun Season

2011-10-19T22:04:00.005-04:00

Oct 20-22 is gun season.

Does anyone need to borrow the antler helmet?

Ride Sunday and avoid bullets.

Hunting Season

Sunday Oct 23 Ride

2011-10-19T19:46:00.002-04:00

Posting the ride for Chief- 9:00 am Long Pine Reservoir boat launch parking lot

2011-10-19T06:46:00.002-04:00

Jersey Sponsors Needed!
We currently have 2 and one on the hook at the $250 price point.
Please share if you know anyone who would want a $250 or $500 advertisement with a FREE JERSEY! Of course the $500 or more would have larger size and better placement! We can always work something better for more money!

Road Ride for Keefer's friend

2011-10-18T12:05:00.000-04:00

from our Cupcake friend Keefer...

Larry - can you forward this to MBM and post it on MBM.

Pump Track Version 4.0

2011-10-10T20:45:00.007-04:00

The Man, Jessee, trying to not be too tired to ride his creation.

The latest revision is underway.
Huge thanks to Jessee, Daron, and RJ, and their equipment, skill, and clay.

Sunday Ride

2011-10-10T19:03:00.002-04:00

Great Job to the Iron Cross MBMers >
Sunday will be at Old Forge. We'll try and get Mackey in. No, we'll do Mackey! Ride time 9am

MBM Represents at Iron Cross!

2011-10-09T19:31:00.004-04:00

MBM ran the best checkpoint at Iron Cross again this year. David Kegley, Dave Wilson and I did the riding. David took 5th in Singlespeed category, Dave outperformed with a sub 5 hour time of 4:50 something. My hopes of a sub 6 hour time were narrowly dashed by a flat tire and some (manageable) cramps. I came in at 6:09. I'm sure I can better that with more carbs, some changes to the bike and some tire luck next year.

Here is me before the pain looking fresh-faced and noobish

Dave with his game face on

Me with my IC bling!

Thanks to Dave and others for encouraging me to run the IC this year. Thanks to everyone that came out to man Checkpoint 2, especially my wife Jill and our boys Peter and Owen. Thanks to everyone who cheered us on!

Iron Cross Start?

2011-10-07T11:09:00.001-04:00

I am confused, website say Pine Grove Furnace State Park but the map says Camp Thompson. Where is the start?

2011-10-06T21:45:00.003-04:00

2011 IC IS HERE!

Let me start with FREE BEER, HOT DOGS, AND SWAG! Plus the benefits of getting the club a $100 donation! If you don't want to go to the start please be at the check point at 10am. We expect racers around 11am. Our rush of racers should be between 11-1245. Please post if you plan to attend! Come support Dave, Scott, and Sue in the race! Zach also needs additional volunteers so if you can help please do! Any questions please ask!!!

CP Location: Top of Stillhouse Hollow Road where it crosses the power line. Take Milesburn Road from 233, go past the reservoir, past Birch Run Road, and at the next fork, go left on Stillhouse Hollow and drive to the top of the mountain and the powerline.

Vista

2011-10-06T07:25:00.000-04:00

Has anyone else seen timbering markings on the trees on Vista?

RIDE

2011-09-28T20:50:00.002-04:00

Sunday will be at Old Forge, Mackey I hear is on the trail list
Ride time 9am

Teaberry Race

2011-09-26T20:47:00.002-04:00

I would like to pass on some results from the Teaberry race on Sunday.

Ho came in first place overall for the 20 mile race on an SS!! Gears only slow him down.

DRW came in first place overall for the 20 mile series!! Well done Dr.

Ruth came in Second in the 40 mile Womans. 40 miles of Old Forge would kill most people! Great job Ruth.

Yours truly rolled through the gate during the awards ceremony. I figure I rode 15 and pushed 5! Up the Stooges??? Why???

Fun was had by all. If you know of any other results post them.

Congrats Howard, Dave and Ruth.

2011-12 Hunting Seasons

2011-09-24T09:18:00.004-04:00

Its that time of year again. Soon you'll either have to stand out or ride at night.

It looks like Oct 1 is the first day of bow hunting for deer in Michaux.

I've attached links to the WMU map of PA and the 2011-2012 hunting seasons.

Be careful. Have fun.

Michaux is WMU 5A.

RIDE

2011-09-22T16:24:00.003-04:00

Sunday will be race day
Good luck to all that are racing
I rode down Yellow ridge today and someone put in some much needed water bars on the down hill at the end. But be aware the water bars are really big and if you hit the first one at speed you'll be in the air for a long time. So start to slow before the down hill and check things out. If you like to catch BIG air go for it.

Frederick Bicycle Coalition Bike Swap on October 2nd

2011-09-22T16:13:00.000-04:00

http://frederickbicyclecoalition.com/wordpress/2011/09/fbc-2011-bike-swap/

RIDE

2011-09-13T08:01:00.000-04:00

Sunday
Caledonia Ride time 9am

RIDE

2011-09-09T08:47:00.002-04:00

Sunday will be at Pine grove. Meet at the furnace. Ride time 9am.
The lower part of the mud banks would be nothing but mud with all this rain.

Teaberry Postponed!

2011-09-07T15:07:00.002-04:00

Just got an email that the Teaberry has been postponed by request of DCNR.
Will be rescheduled for Sept 25.
Looks like we'll need to schedule a club ride for Sunday!

props

2011-09-07T09:50:00.004-04:00

big Props to big Brian who reached the wood in his first Shenandoah Mtn 100.
Brian passed me after AS-5 as I was chillin' for a bit.
I tried to catch him, but he was in a hurry to get to the hospital
Great job Brian

2011-09-01T11:50:00.003-04:00

Who is doing Iron Cross???

Better question who wants to do the aid station this year???

Zach has asked if MBM is interested so I need to know if I have enough volunteers to say we will do it or not. Let me know if you plan on racing or volunteering! We had a LOT of fun last year!

RIDE

2011-08-31T19:43:00.002-04:00

Sunday will be at Teaberry. Gettysburg's hosting a ride for the race course. 10, 20 & 30-40
Ride time 9am.
Howard;
Didn't get your number but they still ride thurs night.

You need a singlespeed

2011-08-28T08:21:00.004-04:00

POSTING FOR BEN SMITH

Very nice singlespeed 29r with a very nice component spec:

$800 local special - if you pick it up, otherwise price is as stated below.

I have used this bike for about one season. I built it mid season about last year this time. I bought the frame from Performance bike and then sent it out to be powder coated translucent burnt orange. The frame and parts are in great shape with just the normal cable rub and small scuffs. The left crank arm has some marks from hitting rocks but nothing that affects the function. The part spec is as follows:

Frame: Access custom powder coated (size LARGE)
Fork: Manitou Minute ABS+
Cranks: Truvativ 1.1
Pedals: Sealed bearing platform
BB: Eccentric Forward Components (no tensioner needed w/ vertical d.o.'s)
Wheels: RB Design hubs w/ WTB rims and alloy nipples
Tires: front Schwalbe Racing Ralph, rear Kenda Nevegal w/ puncture resistance liners in both
Brakes: Hope Mono Mini w/ custom one finger levers,185/160 rotors (I will also include the stock ones)
Stem: Ritchey WCS
Handlebar: Ritchey Carbon
Seatpost: Ritchey Carbon
Grips: ODI Lock-on
Seat: WTB

The seatpost has a crack in it so I'm also including a alloy one. I have been using this post since I built the bike with no problems. I will also include two sets of brake pads and two tires. One Schwalbe Racing Ralph (has a small cut in the side wall) and one new Maxxis Ardent. Asking $1000 and I will drive to meet anyone within 3 hours of Chambersburg, PA. Shipping is available though.

More pics and contact info here: http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/909358/

RIDE

2011-08-25T13:22:00.001-04:00

Sunday will be at Teaberry parking lot. Time to ride the race loop. Ride time 9Am Sharp!

What's the deal with this guy?

2011-08-25T07:35:00.003-04:00

Next up for Corbett?

Consideration of privatizing State Parks.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/harrisburg_politics/Corbett-mulls-privatizing-state-parks.html

Under the guise of "bringing the lifeguards back."

Sunday Ride

2011-08-18T20:47:00.002-04:00

Chief asked me to post the ride, he suggested Pine Grove Furnace, but he won't be there. Is someone willing & able to lead the ride??

South Mountain Outdoors 2011

2011-08-16T09:17:00.003-04:00

Info here